Re: WONDERING

[Guest guest]

Hi. I don't know what to call you because you didn't sign a name to

your post. I did a search of your posts and this is your third post.

Several people did respond to in the past. Please don't feel neglected.

Sometimes new or quiet members can be overlooked because others are

simply more active or familiar to the members and ehave established

chatter between them. In fact, because of my busy schedule I am scarce

around here and sometimes many of the new members don't know I founded

the group!

We are here to help everyone. Would you mind sharing a first name with

us so we can get to know you better. Please feel free to introduce

yourself and share some background re your quest for Weight Loss

Surgery.

If you [or anyone else] doesn't receive a reply to your question or

concern, please feel free to repost again. Sometimes our board is

hopping and posts can be overlooked, especially because of this crappy

new Yahoo format.

Welcome to the group and know that everyone is a valued member of our

support group.

Robyn

Group Owner

>

> I have only posted here twice. I thought what a great way to get

> support and kind of settle my fears about this surgery. I saw the

way

> everyone has jumped in to answer questions to help out other members

> of this group. As of yet I have had only one person answer any of my

> posts. I would like to thank dona for answering me (since nobody

else

> would). My doctor told me this was a good group to get involved

with.

> I have always been somewhat of an outcast because of my weight and

> lost a marriage because of it. I dont really have questions about

the

> surgery it was just doubts and yea some fears. So Dona thank you for

> giving the support I was looking for.

>

[Guest guest]

Hey, Friend,

I know sometimes it feels like we are on the

outside looking in and no one is " listening " , but let

me assure you, there are people who care on this site.

I don't post too much yet, because most of the time I

am too busy reading and trying to keep up with all the

e-mails! I have been approved by insurance and am

waiting for my surgeon's office to call with a surgery

date, probably mid to end November. It has taken me

sometime to get to a place of decision to have WLS. I

weigh 220 lbs and and 5 feet 3 and a half inches tall.

To some people that's not so bad and they say I could

lose the weight if I would just eat right and

exercise. Been there, done that, doesn't stay off. I

know this is weird, but I feel guilty, almost, that I

don't weigh enough. I have had people tell me that I

am not fat. Trust me, I am obese, but my main reason

for going forward with plans for WLS, really stems

from Diabetes. I take 2 shots of insulin a day and

oral medication. Even with these interventions, I

still have to eat very little carbs to keep my sugars

down. My doctor won't do my surgery if certain lab

work is too high. Any way, I'd like to say welcome to

you and please, just jump in, the water is fine.

Sometimes this site is so busy, it may take a while

for someone to answer your e-mails.

Debbie D.

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[Guest guest]

Debbie:

You and I are in the same boat (I'm 5'2 " & 210). I get it alot " you don't

have to lose that much " - today it was the ultrasound tech. I had my stress

test done today and it explained all. I am heavy in the middle - my lung

capacity is limited, which makes it uncomfortable to exercise. Everything else

is great. I have always wanted to be an aerobics instructor - after WLS maybe

next year! Still trying to get the diabetes in control. My endo MD will

evaluate me in a month - I thought they were fine, but she really wants me at a

good point before surgery. So I think I maybe looking at surgery in October :>(

My struggle with weight loss started after my diagnosis with Diabetes. It is

harder to lose weight with it...I am always afraid of a low blood sugar reaction

so I eat.

Looking forward, but now I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Jackie

Deputy wrote:

Hey, Friend,

I know sometimes it feels like we are on the

outside looking in and no one is " listening " , but let

me assure you, there are people who care on this site.

I don't post too much yet, because most of the time I

am too busy reading and trying to keep up with all the

e-mails! I have been approved by insurance and am

waiting for my surgeon's office to call with a surgery

date, probably mid to end November. It has taken me

sometime to get to a place of decision to have WLS. I

weigh 220 lbs and and 5 feet 3 and a half inches tall.

To some people that's not so bad and they say I could

lose the weight if I would just eat right and

exercise. Been there, done that, doesn't stay off. I

know this is weird, but I feel guilty, almost, that I

don't weigh enough. I have had people tell me that I

am not fat. Trust me, I am obese, but my main reason

for going forward with plans for WLS, really stems

from Diabetes. I take 2 shots of insulin a day and

oral medication. Even with these interventions, I

still have to eat very little carbs to keep my sugars

down. My doctor won't do my surgery if certain lab

work is too high. Any way, I'd like to say welcome to

you and please, just jump in, the water is fine.

Sometimes this site is so busy, it may take a while

for someone to answer your e-mails.

Debbie D.

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[Guest guest]

I have sleep apnea and that was one of the reasons they wanted me to have it.

Not sure why they tell her that, I would ask other doctors for their opinion on

this one.

a Marquardt wrote: How many of you had to

have plastic surgery after you met your WLS goal??? I am not as afraid of the

WLS as I am of needing the plastic surgery afterwards. I am around 325 and

should be around 160-180 and I have alot of weight around my abdomen and back

side. I am just curious. I know I need to do something but I am very reluctant.

Please help

Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same amount of

weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due to her sleep apnia

and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has anyone any suggestions for her??

Thanks

a in pa

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[Guest guest]

a in PA,

This topic has been discussed quite a bit lately. You are not alone in your

fear of having to have plastic surgery (PS) after the weight loss, but I really

don't understand these fears some of you have about the plastic surgery.

Personally, I would rather have excess skin hanging off of my body than the

extra fat that has a negative impact on my health. Now, I'm not against PS and

will likely have a breast reduction/lift and a tummy tuck provided the

alternatives do not work for me. Everyone's body is different and the skin's

elasticity differs. For some, due to genetics, age, and/or length of obesity,

the excess skin was minimal. For others, with exercise and weight training, the

excess skin was minimized. I've also heard of others using creams and lotions

that increase the skin's elasticity. Just some thoughts to consider and

hopefully reduce your fear of losing weight and having excess skin.

As for the sleep apnea, I didn't have that issue, but I know many on this board

did, so perhaps you will gain some insight from them.

in Virginia

299/226/150

Lap RNY: 5/3/06

wondering

How many of you had to have plastic surgery after you met your WLS goal??? I

am not as afraid of the WLS as I am of needing the plastic surgery afterwards. I

am around 325 and should be around 160-180 and I have alot of weight around my

abdomen and back side. I am just curious. I know I need to do something but I am

very reluctant. Please help

Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same amount of

weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due to her sleep apnia

and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has anyone any suggestions for her??

Thanks

a in pa

[Guest guest]

I too, have sleep apnea (I sleep with the C-Pap every single night of my

life too) and I am hoping that WLS will cure it once I get to my healthy

weight. My surgery was Aug 22nd (last month!).

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From: GastricBypass-LOSERS

[mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ] On Behalf Of Shauna Thalman

Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 5:02 AM

To: GastricBypass-LOSERS

Subject: Re: wondering

I have sleep apnea and that was one of the reasons they wanted me to have

it. Not sure why they tell her that, I would ask other doctors for their

opinion on this one.

a Marquardt <cmpaulaverizon (DOT) <mailto:cmpaula%40verizon.net> net> wrote:

How many of you had to have plastic surgery after you met your WLS goal??? I

am not as afraid of the WLS as I am of needing the plastic surgery

afterwards. I am around 325 and should be around 160-180 and I have alot of

weight around my abdomen and back side. I am just curious. I know I need to

do something but I am very reluctant. Please help

Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same amount of

weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due to her sleep

apnia and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has anyone any suggestions

for her??

Thanks

a in pa

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[Guest guest]

Thats curious that they told her that about her sleep apnea. My sleep apnea

was one of my qualifiers to have the surgery. Who told her this? I'd bet it

was someone who is against the surgery.

To answer your question about plastic surgery, it depends on your age and

the amount of skin that you have left hanging. There are other factors that

will affect the skin bounceback as well including exercise. Some people have

to have it, others don't and others just live with it. I'm figuring on

having at least a breast lift and a tummy tuck next year. I've lost 100 in

the past year and have another 100 to go.

D

6/13/06 - Dr. R. Quinlin UPMC St Margaret's Pittsburgh

350 lifetime high July 2005

297 surgery weight

249 current

150 goal

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From: GastricBypass-LOSERS

[mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ] On Behalf Of a Marquardt

Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 3:38 AM

To: GastricBypass-LOSERS

Subject: wondering

How many of you had to have plastic surgery after you met your WLS goal??? I

am not as afraid of the WLS as I am of needing the plastic surgery

afterwards. I am around 325 and should be around 160-180 and I have alot of

weight around my abdomen and back side. I am just curious. I know I need to

do something but I am very reluctant. Please help

Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same amount of

weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due to her sleep

apnia and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has anyone any suggestions

for her??

Thanks

a in pa

[Guest guest]

,

I had the CPap for only 6 weeks post op before I'd lost enough weight to

pitch it to the curb! I sleep well and don't snore or stop at all now. It

was the first major thing that changed post op.

D

6/13/06 - Dr. R. Quinlin UPMC St Margaret's Pittsburgh

350 lifetime high July 2005

297 surgery weight

249 current

150 goal

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From: GastricBypass-LOSERS

[mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ] On Behalf Of Parten

Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 10:21 AM

To: GastricBypass-LOSERS

Subject: RE: wondering

I too, have sleep apnea (I sleep with the C-Pap every single night of my

life too) and I am hoping that WLS will cure it once I get to my healthy

weight. My surgery was Aug 22nd (last month!).

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From: GastricBypass- <mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS%40yahoogroups.com>

LOSERS

[mailto:GastricBypass- <mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS%40yahoogroups.com>

LOSERS ] On Behalf Of Shauna Thalman

Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 5:02 AM

To: GastricBypass- <mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS%40yahoogroups.com>

LOSERS

Subject: Re: wondering

I have sleep apnea and that was one of the reasons they wanted me to have

it. Not sure why they tell her that, I would ask other doctors for their

opinion on this one.

a Marquardt <cmpaulaverizon (DOT) <mailto:cmpaula%40verizon.net> net> wrote:

How many of you had to have plastic surgery after you met your WLS goal??? I

am not as afraid of the WLS as I am of needing the plastic surgery

afterwards. I am around 325 and should be around 160-180 and I have alot of

weight around my abdomen and back side. I am just curious. I know I need to

do something but I am very reluctant. Please help

Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same amount of

weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due to her sleep

apnia and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has anyone any suggestions

for her??

Thanks

a in pa

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[Guest guest]

Hmmm,That sounds odd.I have sleep apnea & this surgery was supposed

to be a possible cure for it.Still on my C Pap but I haven't been

checked again since my surgery in June.

Kim F

RNY 6/23/06

298/232/135

>

> How many of you had to have plastic surgery after you met your WLS

goal??? I am not as afraid of the WLS as I am of needing the plastic

surgery afterwards. I am around 325 and should be around 160-180 and

I have alot of weight around my abdomen and back side. I am just

curious. I know I need to do something but I am very reluctant.

Please help

>

> Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same

amount of weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due

to her sleep apnia and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has

anyone any suggestions for her??

>

> Thanks

> a in pa

>

[Guest guest]

She said that coming out of the anesthia was what her doctor was concerned

about.

thanks paula

>

>Date: 2006/09/11 Mon PM 04:15:41 CDT

>To: GastricBypass-LOSERS

>Subject: Re: wondering

>

>Hmmm,That sounds odd.I have sleep apnea & this surgery was supposed

>to be a possible cure for it.Still on my C Pap but I haven't been

>checked again since my surgery in June.

>

>Kim F

>RNY 6/23/06

>298/232/135

>

>

>>

>> How many of you had to have plastic surgery after you met your WLS

>goal??? I am not as afraid of the WLS as I am of needing the plastic

>surgery afterwards. I am around 325 and should be around 160-180 and

>I have alot of weight around my abdomen and back side. I am just

>curious. I know I need to do something but I am very reluctant.

>Please help

>>

>> Also, I have a friend that is shorter than I and possibly the same

>amount of weight and her doctor told her not to consider the WLS due

>to her sleep apnia and possibly not making it our of anethsia, has

>anyone any suggestions for her??

>>

>> Thanks

>> a in pa

>>

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